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Tofford Family History

Tofford Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Offord, Kofford, Hofford, Tufford, Wofford, Trafford, Stafford

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Where is the Tofford family from?

You can see how Tofford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tofford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tofford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tofford family living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tofford's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Tofford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tofford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Tofford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tofford census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Tofford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tofford. For the veterans among your Tofford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tofford lifespan?

Average Tofford life expectancy in 1981 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tofford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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